What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dimwit mostly with nothing to say about Oxbridge degree (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dimwit". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PPE (synonym="Oxbridge degree – philosophy, politics, and economics") in MUT (synonym="MUT") = MUPPET; definition: "Dimwit" The answer is MUPPET.

Dimwit mostly with nothing to say about Oxbridge degree (6)

Times Cryptic #28592 | 28 Across | 2023-05-02 flower

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